Case Digest (G. R. No. 39729)
Facts:
- The case G.R. No. 39729 involves the People of the Philippine Islands as the plaintiff and Abelardo Dancel as the defendant.
- The events occurred in Ilocos Norte, where Dancel was tried in the Court of First Instance.
- On April 27, 1933, the trial court convicted Dancel.
- Dancel appealed the decision to a higher court.
- The higher court reviewed the records and arguments from both parties.
- On May 10, 1934, the court reversed the lower court's ruling and acquitted Dancel, ordering the government to bear the costs.
Issue:
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Ruling:
- The Supreme Court reversed the order of the Court of First Instance of Ilocos Norte.
- Abelardo Dancel was acquitted, and the costs were ordered to be borne by the government. ...(Unlock)
Ratio:
- The Supreme Court determined that the lower court erred in its judgment against Dancel.
- The prosecution failed to prove Dancel's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
- The ruling highlighted that the burden of proof lies with the prosecution in criminal cases.
- Any reasonable doubt must be resolved in favor of the accused.
- The decision reaf...continue reading
Case Digest (G. R. No. 39729)
Facts:
The case G.R. No. 39729 involves the People of the Philippine Islands as the plaintiff and appellee against Abelardo Dancel, the defendant and appellant. The events leading to this case transpired in Ilocos Norte, where the defendant was initially tried in the Court of First Instance. The trial court rendered a decision on April 27, 1933, which resulted in a conviction against Dancel. Following this, Dancel appealed the decision, seeking to overturn the ruling made by the lower court. The case was subsequently submitted for decision to a higher court, which reviewed the records and arguments presented by both parties. On May 10, 1934, the court issued its decision, which ultimately reversed the lower court's ruling and acquitted Dancel, ordering that the costs be borne by the government.
Issue:
- Did ...